Landscape and Courtyard Design

Author: Zhang Zong
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: Landscape and Courtyard Design is an emerging and self-contained discipline. The book is divided into ten chapters, respectively explaining landscape overview, basic design knowledge, landscape perspective and axonometry, landscape scenic elements—topographic elements, landscape scenic elements—plant design, landscape scenic elements—architecture and decorative art pieces, landscape scenic elements—water landscape, landscape rendering, urban square design, and courtyard design. The book's main feature is to highlight the cultivation of students' hands-on skills. It starts from aspects such as landscape drawing standards, landscape scenic element design, landscape plan and elevation expression, and the application of plant materials, combined with the introduction of modern international landscape design examples. It integrates modern landscape and courtyard design concepts, enabling students to systematically learn through this course and master basic design techniques and standards, as well as drawing methods. Students will become familiar with the design applications of landscape plants, landscape architectural pieces, mountain stone materials, and landscape paving in urban squares, urban parks, and courtyard spaces inside and outside buildings. The book focuses on landscape and courtyard design. Through learning, students are required to design specifically based on the characteristics of different types of environments, grasping the interplay between generality and specificity. The writing aims to integrate scientific rigor, knowledge, and practicality, ensuring clear viewpoints, easy-to-understand content, and rich illustrations, making it suitable for teaching reference and self-study. This book can serve as a teaching material for students majoring in environmental art, industrial design, and other art and design disciplines at vocational and technical colleges. It can also be used as a teaching material for art and design majors at undergraduate universities and adult education institutions. Additionally, the book is suitable for self-study and training for art and design professionals.